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Maintenance and care
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors • Do the doors operate smoothly?
Engine hood • Does the engine hood lock sys-
tem work properly?
Fluid leaks • There should not be any signs of
fluid leakage after the vehicle has
been parked.
Tires • Is the tire inflation pressure cor-
rect?
• The tires should not be dam- aged or excessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the maintenance
schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers/rear window
wiper • The wiper blades should not show
any signs of cracking, splitting,
wear, contamination or deforma-
tion.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield/rear window without
streaking or skipping.
CAUTION
■ If the hybrid system is operating
Turn the hybrid system off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation
before performing maintenance checks.
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474 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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FUSEAmpereCircuit
14 STOP 10A Stop lights, high mounted stop-
light, brake system, driver support
system, vehicle proximity notifica-
tion system
15 P FR DOOR 25A Power windows
16 D FR DOOR 25A Power windows
17 DOOR RR 25A Power windows
18 DOOR RL 25A Power windows
19 S/ROOF 30A Moon roof
20 ECU-IG NO.1 10A Electric cooling fans, multiplex
communication system, vehicle
proximity notification system
21 ECU-IG NO.2 10A Driver support system, Pre-Colli-
sion System, LKA system, inside
rear view mirror, garage door
opener, yaw rate & G sensor,
brake system, electric power
steering, navigation system, moon
roof, tire pressure warning system,
seat belt pretensioners, audio sys-
tem, emergency flashers, turn sig-
nal lights, windshield wipers,
headlight cleaner
22 GAUGE 10AHeadlight leveling system, gauges
and meters, emergency flashers,
turn signal lights
23 A/C 10AAir conditioning system, Solar
Ventilation System, Remote Air
Conditioning System
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24 WASHER 15A Windshield washer
25 RR WIP 20A Rear window wiper and washer
26 WIP 30A Windshield wipers
27 MET 7.5A Gauges and meters
28 IGN 10ABrake system, driver support sys-
tem, multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, SRS airbag sys-
tem, front passenger occupant
classification system (ECU and
sensors), power management sys-
tem, smart key system, front pas-
senger’s seat belt reminder light
29 PANEL 10AAir conditioning system, personal
light, transmission, P position
switch, navigation system, Solar
Ventilation System, Remote Air
Conditioning System, advanced
parking guidance system, head-
light cleaner, front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light, headlight
leveling system, glove box light,
clock, audio system, MPH or km/h
switch
30 TAIL 10AHeadlight leveling system, park-
ing lights, tail lights, license plate
lights, front fog lights, side marker
lights
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512 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■If the tire pressure warning system is not functioning
The tire pressure warning system will be disabled in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters are used
●If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is
not registered in the tire pressure warning computer
●If the tire inflation pressure is 73 psi (500 kPa, 5.1 kgf/cm2 or bar) or
higher
The tire pressure warning system may be disabled in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies
are nearby
●If a radio set at a similar frequency is in use in the vehicle
●If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed
●If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the
wheels or wheel housings
●If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used (Even if you use Toyota
wheels, the tire pressu re warning system may not work properly with
some types of tires.)
●If tire chains are used
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594 6-1. Specifications
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
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606 6-2. Customization
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ItemFunctionDefault settingCustom- ized
setting
Power
windows
( P. 125) The one-touch
closing operation
except for
driver’s seat
ON OFF – – O
Illumination
( P. 359) Time elapsed
before lights turn
off
15 secondsOFF
–OO
7.5
seconds
30 seconds
Operation when
the doors are
unlocked ON OFF – – O
Operation after
the “POWER”
switch turned
OFF ON OFF – – O
Operation when
you approach
the vehicle with
the electric key
on your person
(When the per-
sonal/interior
light main switch
is door position) ON OFF – – O
Foot lights ON OFF – – O
Foot lights oper-
ation when the
vehicle is run-
ning ON OFF – – O
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632 Alphabetical index
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Child safetyAirbag precautions ................150
Back door precautions ............96
Child restraint system............ 162
Child-protectors .......................89
How your child should wear the seat belt ........................ 112
Installing child restraints ........ 167
Power window lock switch..... 125
Power window precautions ... 127
Removed electronic key battery precautions ......................... 465
Seat belt extender precautions ......................... 117
Seat belt precautions ............ 113
Seat heater precautions ........ 376
12-volt battery precautions .... 443
Child-protectors .........................89
Cleaning
Exterior .................................. 404
Interior ................................... 407
Seat belts .............................. 408
Clock ......................................... 233
Condenser ................................ 435
Console box ............................. 365
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 561
Hybrid system overheating.... 561
Cruise control Cruise control ........................ 269
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................. 273
Cup holders .............................. 366
Curtain shield airbags ............. 141
Customizable features............. 602 Daytime running light
system .................................... 256
Deck board ............................... 381
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 352
Side mirrors........................... 352
Dimensions .............................. 572
Dinghy towing .......................... 329
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ................................. 273
Multi-information ................... 226
Warning messages ............... 517
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 419
Door lock Back door ................................ 94
Side doors ............................... 88
Smart key system .. ................. 63
Wireless remote control .......... 86
Doors Back door ................................ 94
Door glasses ......................... 125
Door lock ..................... 63, 86, 88
Rear door child-protector ........ 89
Side doors ............................... 88
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 508
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 183
Correct posture ..................... 139
Procedures............................ 182
Winter driving tips ................. 323D
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ....................... 419
General maintenance ............ 414
Maintenance data.................. 572
Maintenance requirements.... 411
Maintenance data ..................... 412
Meter Instrument panel light
control ................................. 220
Meters ................................... 217
Speed unit select button........ 219
Trip information display ......... 232
Micro dust and pollen filter ..... 336
Microphone
*............................ 395
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror........... 119
Side mirror heater ................. 352
Side mirrors ........................... 123
Vanity mirrors ........................ 371
MP3 disc
*
Multi-information display ........ 226
Navigation system (refer to “NAVIGATION
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”)
Noise from under vehicle ..........22
Odometer .................................. 231
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 429
Opener
Back door ................................94
Fuel filler door ....................... 133
Hood...................................... 422
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ............. 123
Outside rear view mirror
defogger switch ..................... 352 Outside temperature
display .................................... 372
Overheating .............................. 561
Parking brake ........................... 215
Parking lights
Switch ................................... 253
PCS ........................................... 308
Personal lights
Switch ................................... 361
Wattage................................. 582
Power outlets ........................... 373
“POWER” switch ..................... 195
Power windows ........................ 125
Pre-collision system ................ 308
Radar cruise control system .................................... 273
Radiator .................................... 435
Radio
*
Radio data system*
RDS*
Rear seats Adjustment ............................ 103
Folding down......................... 104
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 478
Wattage................................. 582
Rear view mirror .............. 119, 123
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ............................... 352
Rear window wiper and washer .................................... 265
Remote Air C onditioning
System.................................... 348
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